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DURHAM, N.H. — Images that capture the realism of the moment through photography and painting are the focus of two new exhibitions at the University of New Hampshire Art Gallery. The exhibitions, “Prospect of Light: Images from Pinhole and Plastic Cameras” and “George Nick: An Artist’s Conscience,” explore the use of natural, unmanipulated light to capture the moment, resulting in images that showcase the color and tonal quality of their diverse subjects.

With the growing popularity and ease of digital photography, the basic process of capturing an image has been obscured. “Prospect of Light: Images from Pinhole and Plastic Cameras” features photographs made using low-tech equipment, pinhole cameras and plastic cameras. The works, made by photographers from throughout the United States and France, represent a range of visionary styles.

While these artists may choose to shoot with primitive equipment, their printing choices incorporate very sophisticated techniques. The exhibition, organized by the University of Maine Museum of Art, includes work by photographers Jonathan Bailey, John Boeckeler, Daniel Bouzard, David Burnett, Anne-Claude Cotty, Walter Crump, Christopher James, Gregg D. Kemp, Douglas Lucak, Robert Owen, Harvey Stein, Craig J. Sterling, and Willie Anne Wright.

Jonathan Bailey, who served as guest co-curator, will present a gallery talk on the exhibition, Wednesday, February 23, noon, in the Art Gallery, as part of the ArtBreak program series.

In “George Nick: An Artist’s Conscience,” the acclaimed realist painter presents works created over the past 25 years. Throughout his career, Nick has sought to find and capture the truthfulness in the world around him. His images of urban architecture, the landscape and classic automobiles reflect his direct and immediate approach to painting.

Nick, professor emeritus at the Massachusetts College of Art, will present a slide lecture and gallery talk about the exhibition, Wednesday, February 2, noon, in the Art Gallery.

Other programs in the ArtBreak Series include a slide lecture: “Found Photos” by Andrew Warren, on January 26, from noon to 1 pm, in room A219. Warren will present a slide discussion on discarded photos and their social commentary on personal views and contemporary lifestyles. On February 16 Valerie Cunningham will present a slide discussion about the importance of archival photographs to historical research from noon to 1 pm in room A219.

The Art Gallery at the University of New Hampshire, Paul Creative Arts Center, is at 30 College Road. Hours of operation during the academic year are Monday–Wednesdays, 10 am to 4 pm; Thursdays, 10 am to 8 pm; and Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm to 5 pm. The museum is closed on Fridays. For information 603-862-3712 or www.unh.edu/art-gallery.